The Second Sunday of Advent | |
The spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him: a spirit of wisdom and of understanding, a spirit of counsel and of strength, a spirit of knowledge and of fear of the LORD, and his delight shall be the fear of the LORD. Not by appearance shall he judge, nor by hearsay shall he decide, but he shall judge the poor with justice, and decide aright for the land’s afflicted. He shall strike the ruthless with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked. Justice shall be the band around his waist, and faithfulness a belt upon his hips. Then the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; the calf and the young lion shall browse together, with a little child to guide them. The cow and the bear shall be neighbors, together their young shall rest; the lion shall eat hay like the ox. The baby shall play by the cobra’s den, and the child lay his hand on the adder’s lair. There shall be no harm or ruin on all my holy mountain; for the earth shall be filled with knowledge of the LORD, as water covers the sea. On that day, the root of Jesse, set up as a signal for the nations, the Gentiles shall seek out, for his dwelling shall be glorious. ~Isaiah 11 | |
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Dear Parishioners and Friends,
On this Second Sunday of Advent, we read about John the Baptist in the desert proclaiming the words, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” It was of him that the prophet Isaiah had spoken when he said: A voice of one crying out in the desert, "Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” John wore simple clothing made of camel’s hair and a leather belt strapped around his waist. His diet consisted only of locusts and wild honey but his words had a powerful effect; people were coming to him from all over Jerusalem, Judea, and the region around the Jordan.
Be sure to check the bulletin for the upcoming Christmas schedule and other announcements. Here are some additional announcements and highlights:
Faith Formation classes take place this Sunday, December 4th after the 11 am Mass at Christ the King. Food will be provided. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for their assistance!
Following Faith Formation, we will have a Live Advent/Christmas Concert at 3pm at Christ the King Church. This is a touring professional concert group that has their own record label. This event is free! Bring the family and enjoy! (Donations, of course, are always appreciated.)
Holy Day: On Thursday, December 8th, we will have three Masses for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Please see bulletin for mass times.
I am happy to announce this 7:00pm SMM Holy day Mass will be our first since the boiler stopped working!
Then on Sunday, December 11th,
we return to Saint Margaret Mary Church for the 9:30 am Mass. Here is the restored schedule:
Saturday 4pm - Christ the King
Sunday 8am - St. Cecilia
Sunday 9:30am - St. Margaret Mary
Sunday 11:00am - Christ the King
With extensive repairs made, our old steam boiler is now operational. These repairs are definitely not permanent, but if we can get through winter, that would be wonderful. Thank you for your prayers and support for our parish community.
May God bless you!
Fr. Gonyo
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Reminder for those that ordered Christmas Wreaths and Poinsettias for in-home use, they will be available for pick-up at 10am to Noon on December 3rd at the NFC at SC.
Note all in memory of poinsettias do not need to be picked up as they will be used to decorate the churches during the Christmas season.
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Congratulations and God’s
Blessings upon these children.
Annie-Mae Rodruguez
Miguel Estaban Rodriguez
Iris Reynolds Jones
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Please remember in prayer our
Beloved who have recently passed away.
Joseph DeMarco
Ralph Horton
Theresa Karrat
Nicholas Zani
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Saint Kateri Parish Welcomes
John Dady
Advent Concert
Sunday December 4th
3pm – 5pm
Christ the King Church
Let joyful Advent music & song prepare your heart for the season.
John Dady, along with family and friends, invites you to an Advent concert of music & song hosted by Saint Kateri Parish.
Pause during the busyness that accompanies holiday preparations; treat yourself to an inspirational celebration of the beautiful ‘waiting’ time of Advent.
John and his brother Joe, recent inductees in the Rochester Music Hall of Fame, began this tradition more than 20 years ago at their home parish of Holy Rosary. It has continued over the years with the addition of vocalists and instrumentalists, including Carol Dady, Rose Davis, John Moonan, Becky Herring, Ginny Miller (piano), Lynda Dimitroff (cello), Susie Kieren (oboe), John Ryan (tin whistle and button accordion), Kinloch Nelson (guitar), and Perry Cleaveland (fiddle and mandolin).
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Holy Day of Obligation:
The Immaculate Conception
of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
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Thursday, December 8th,
We will have three Masses for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
Mass schedule is as follows:
9 am Christ the King (with school students)
12 pm Christ the King
7 pm St. Margaret Mary
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be made available after ALL Holy Day Masses.
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All are invited to attend a quiet hour of prayer on December 8th at Christ The King Church following the 12 pm Mass. | |
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All men of the Parish are invited to our
Men’s Club Dinner
This dinner will be held on Tuesday December 13th
in the
St. Cecilia Newcomb Friendship Center.
The doors will open at 6 pm, dinner served by 6:45 pm.
Menu
Chicken French, Eggplant Parmesan
Mac Salad, Roasted Potatoes, Coffee
Beverages, Italian lemon ice dessert
Cost: Only $20 per person
Reservations Required
Please Call Tony Ferreri at 764-9707
Gary Moroni at 342-4447
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Liturgy of Hope and Comfort
Thursday, December 15th
7:00 PM
Christ the King
The holiday season can be especially hard for those who have lost loved ones. We invite you to take a break from the hustle, bustle, and forced cheer, and join us on Thursday, December 15th at 7:00 right here at Christ the King for a Liturgy of Hope and Comfort. It will be a gentle time of prayer and quiet reflection.
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Calling ALL Saint Kateri Returning Music Ministers and New Interests!!
Schedule For December
Serving for 8 am Mass: 12/11, 12/25
Rehearsals: Thursday, 12/8, 12/22
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at SC Music Room
Serving for 9:30 am Mass: 12/18
Rehearsal: Wednesday, 12/14
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at CTK Church *temporary
Serving for 11am Mass: 12/11
Rehearsal: Wednesday, 12/7
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at CTK Church
Joint Rehearsals for Christmas Eve - TBA
All singing and instrumental talents are welcome! Please contact our music director at yunnshan.ma@dor.org if you would like to join or if you have any questions!
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Calling All Altar Servers
“Old & New”
Saint Kateri Parish is looking for Altar Servers
who are in grade 4 or higher.
Altar Servers who are currently altar serving and those wishing to learn how are requested to attend a training session on Saturday, December, 17 at 1:15 pm in the church at Christ the King.
Those with former altar server experience are asked to come and help as mentors for our new altar servers.
We would love to have you come and serve
Please call Mary Jo DiNoto at 585-544-8889 x3131 to sign up.
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Rejoice! Rejoice!
Rejoice! Rejoice with us as we prayerfully celebrate the 43 children of our Parish and School who celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation on December 3rd!
These children worked hard during the fall to prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. They learned about God’s love for them and how His forgiveness isn’t just something He wants to give us, but something we need to ask for. A special thank you to our Catechists, Erica Schmitz, and Christine Bondi who helped these children on their journey to seek forgiveness. We would also like to thank Father Gonyo and Father Davis for joining us during our preparation. Please continue to keep these children in prayer as we begin to prepare them for the celebration of First Eucharist after the holidays.
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Confirmation
Preparation
Upcoming Dates
· Dec. 4 – regular session 1:30-2:30 at Christ the King in the gym
· Dec. 18 – regular session 1:30-2:30 at Christ the King in the gym
Sharing Saint Stories
How has praying with the saints had an impact on your spiritual life and relationship with God?
How has your Confirmation saint continued to influence your prayer and faith life since you were confirmed?
Please share your story! Our teens would love to hear about a saint who has been important to you, especially since your Confirmation, and the role they have played in your faith journey. It could be your confirmation saint, or a different saint who has played a significant role for you.
Give it some thought! You could write it as a general letter to confirmation teen, or as a personal reflection, or any other way you would like. I will share your stories anonymously (unless you would like to be identified) with the teens as they explore the saints, praying with the saints, and choose their confirmation saints.
We would like to use these stories in our Confirmation preparation sessions, so if you are willing to share, please email your story to Christine.bondi@dor.org!
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RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Our RCIA sessions are held Wednesday Evenings
Beginning at 6:30.
We hope to be able to offer both in-person and Zoom options.
If you know of anyone who:
- is interested in becoming Catholic,
- is considering returning to the faith,
- or who simply wants to explore our faith,
Please, contact mark.keller@dor.org or call the parish office.
I would be happy to answer any questions.
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We are collecting food for 45 families and gifts for 343 individuals referred to us by the House of Mercy, The Villa of Hope and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish.
For the week of December 3rd and 4th we will be collecting: personal items (toiletries), toothpaste, toothbrushes, bath soap, dish soap and laundry detergent. December 3rd and 4th will also be the last call for any previous items that you forgot to bring during the previous weeks.
Giving Tree Gift tag requests are now available in Church and online.
You can access the online list at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BAFAA2DA0F8C07-saint2
The 2nd option to find the link is at
https://www.Signupgenius.com/findasignup
and enter the creator’s email:
moll.donna@gmail.com
Please remember to complete the yellow tag attached to the “gift tag” with your name and phone number. Place your completed yellow tag in the basket near the Giving Tree.
This will help us identify who has each “gift tag”.
There are two easy ways to contribute to the Giving Tree Program:
1. A monetary donation by check or cash. This will help pay for the fresh food included in the food baskets.
2. A gift card donation from Target or Walmart. Please write the amount of the gift card donation on the gift card itself. These gift cards will be given to those who did not receive a wrapped gift.
*Please put your donations of cash, checks and gift card donations in an envelope clearly marked “Giving Tree Donation” and place it in the collection basket.
**You may also mail checks and gift cards to the Saint Kateri Parish Office at 445 Kings Highway South, Rochester NY 14617.
All Donations are needed by December 4.
Thank you for your generosity and support in helping those in need!
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Attention All Chairs/Leaders of SKT Committees & Groups
2022-23 Scheduling of SKT Meeting Space
We are excited and ready to invite ministries and groups back to gather at Saint Kateri.
It has been a long time and we hope to make every effort to honor requests for meetings and gatherings.
Forms are available in the Parish Office or emailing Annette Syracusa with any questions at annette.syracusa@dor.org
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As of November 22, 2022, 380 households of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish have donated $78,957.00 toward our goal of $191,000.00.
If you have not done so already, please consider donating to the Catholic Ministries Appeal.
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Thank You for Supporting our Parish! | | | | | |
